Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 August 2019.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 15 August 2019 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests which they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal and Prejudicial Interests

To receive any announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.

No announcements were made.

Councillors and members of the public are invited to raise ‘Neighbourhood Policing’ issues with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Sergeant Stuart Platt (Greater Manchester Police) attended the meeting to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the area represented by the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         A lot of work had taken place to address issues of youth anti-social behaviour in the locality which had involved taking offenders home and speaking to their parents.

·         There had been a significant reduction in the number of burglaries in the area following intensive policing activity including the use of plain clothed officers.  Work in this area had been made more complex as it had not been possible to identify any location-specific trends.

·         Social media can give the impression that criminality was more widespread than it actually was.

·         Operation Treacle, that aimed to tackle anti-social behaviour up to and during Halloween and Bonfire night celebrations, was shortly due to commence.

·         It was commented that there had been difficulties in securing police attendance during recent traveller incursions in the Cheadle Hulme area that had resulted in additional delays in moving them on from the site.

RESOLVED – That Sergeant Platt be thanked for his attendance.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available the meeting.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

No public questions were submitted.

The local Public Realm Inspector will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

The Chair reported that the Public Realm Officer was unable to attend this meeting of the Area Committee, however it was stated that a summary of activities with the Public Realm service area had been circulated to members of the area committee separately.

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

No petitions were submitted.

In accordance with the Code of Practice no organisation has indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive reported that no organisations had indicated that they wished to address the Area Committee as part of the Open Forum arrangements.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding on behalf of Bramhall Together Trust for a grant of up to £1,000 towards the cost of the annual Light Up Bramhall event.

Mr Roger Prydderch attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Bramhall Together Trust for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of the annual Light Up Bramhall event.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to an application from Bramhall Together Trust for a grant of £1,000 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£500 from the Bramhall South and Woodford ward allocation; £400 from the Bramhall North ward allocation and £100 from the Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) towards the cost of the annual Light Up Bramhall event.

To consider an application for Ward Flexibility Funding on behalf of the Friends of Bramall Hall and Park for a grant of up to £1,000 (£600 from this Area Committee’s allocation) towards the cost of establishing a herb garden at the park.

Dr Harry Hill attended the meeting and submitted an application on behalf of the Friends of Bramall Hall and Park for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of establishing a herb garden at the park.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application from the Friends of Bramall Hall and Park for a grant of £600 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£200 from ward allocation) towards the cost of establishing a herb garden at the park.

To consider an application from The Salvation Army, Stockport Citadel for a grant of £1,050 (£150 from this Area Committee) from the Ward Flexibility Fund towards the cost of a community carol service event.

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report on behalf of The Salvation Army, Stockport Citadel for a grant from the Ward Flexibility Budget towards the cost of a community carol service event.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to an application for Ward Flexibility Funding from The Salvation Army, Stockport Citadel for a grant of £150 from the Ward Flexibility Budget (£50 from each ward allocation) towards the cost of a community carol service event.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

Development applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive outlined the procedure for public speaking on planning applications.

Construction of 2no 4 bedroom detached houses.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Jordan on 0161 474 3557 or email: mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC072915 for the construction of 2 no. 4 bedroom detached houses at 6 Carlton Avenue, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the imposition of conditions to ensure that roots of retained trees were adequately protected during the construction phase of development and requiring the submission of a landscaping scheme encompassing the front and rear of the proposed development.

Installation of external staircase/fire escape and minor elevational alterations (resubmission of DC060660).

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Jordan on 0161 474 3557 or email: mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC073041 for the installation of external staircase/ fire escape and minor elevational alterations (resubmission of DC060660) at Unit 9-12, The Precinct, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Demolition of garage and conservatory and erection of garage and orangery.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission.

Officer contact: Callum Coyne on 0161 474 1985 or email: callum.coyne@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC072437 for the demolition of garage and conservatory and erection of garage and orangery at 42 Spath Lane East, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Erection of a two-storey side extension to the existing dwelling, erection of a granny flat following removal of existing stables, new vehicle access.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission. 

Officer contact: Callum Coyne on 0161 474 1985 or email: callum.coyne@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC073301 for the erection of a two-storey side extension to the existing dwelling, erection of a granny flat following removal of existing stables and new vehicle access at 10 Jenny Lane, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

Two storey rear extension and garage conversion.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee grants planning permission. 

Officer contact: Callum Coyne on 0161 474 1985 or email: callum.coyne@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC073379 for a two storey rear extension and garage conversion at 163 Moor Lane, Woodford,

the applicant spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning & Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Vicki Bates on 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The purpose of this report is to update members on the operation of the Speed Indicator Devices operated by Road Safety on behalf of the Cabinet Member and the Area Committees.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Nick Whelan on 0161 474 4907 or email: nick.whelan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the operation of the Speed Indicator Devices operated by Road Safety on behalf of the Cabinet Member and the Area Committees.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report details a proposal to introduce a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation order at a number of locations in the Bramhall area following reports of double parking and vehicles parking close to junction, which is causing reduced highway visibility and creating a hazard for other drivers and pedestrians.

The proposals affect Bramhall Park Road, Warren Close, Linney Road, North Park Road, Hall Road, The Dingle, Low Wood Close.  It is anticipated by doing this, safety and visibility can be greatly improved for both pedestrians and drivers.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the legal advertising of the package of Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in Appendix A of the report, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £1,200 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

Officer contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4348 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to introduce a ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ Traffic Regulation order at a number of locations in the Bramhall area following reports of double parking and vehicles parking close to junction, which is causing reduced highway visibility and creating a hazard for other drivers and pedestrians.

The proposals affected Bramhall Park Road, Warren Close, Linney Road, North Park Road, Hall Road, The Dingle, Low Wood Close.  It was anticipated by doing this, safety and visibility can be greatly improved for both pedestrians and drivers.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the legal advertising of the package of Traffic Regulation Orders detailed in Appendix A of the report, and subject to the receipt of no objections within 21 days of the advertisement date, the subsequent making of the orders at a cost of £1,200 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report details a proposal to erect bollards on both footways at the junction of Dairyground Road and Seal Road, Bramhall and to erect bollards on one footway at the junction of Fairhaven Close and Seal Road.

The Area Committee is recommended to give approval to the installation of 8 No. Bollards; 6 on Dairyground Road at the junction with Seal Road and 2 on Fairhaven Close at the junction with Seal Road at a cost of £2,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

Officer contact: Nicola Ryan on 0161 474 4348 or email: nicola.ryan@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to erect bollards on both footways at the junction of Dairyground Road and Seal Road, Bramhall and to erect bollards on one footway at the junction of Fairhaven Close and Seal Road.

RESOLVED - That approval be given to the installation of 8 No. bollards; six on Dairyground Road at the junction with Seal Road and two on Fairhaven Close at the junction with Seal Road at a cost of £2,000 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Delegated Budget (Bramhall North ward allocation).

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report details an application from the Museums Service to hold two Plant Hunter Fairs at Bramhall Park on Sunday, 5 April and Sunday, 28 June 2020.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant the application subject to the organiser producing the appropriate papers including an event plan, health and safety documentation, licences and insurances.

Officer contact: Jacky Budd on 0161 474 3332 or email: jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application from the Museums Service to hold two ‘Plant Hunters Fairs’ at Bramhall Park on Sunday, 5 April and Sunday, 28 June 2020.

RESOLVED – That the application be granted subject to the organiser producing the appropriate papers including an event plan, health and safety documentation, licences and insurances.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report requests the Area Committee to nominate Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Woodford War Memorials on 10 November 2019.

The Area Committee is requested to nominate Councillors.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton on 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to appoint Councillors to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Services at Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Woodford War Memorials on Sunday, 10 November 2019.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the appointment of the following Councillors to lay wreaths on Sunday, 10 November 2019:-

Bramhall War Memorial                 - Councillor Brian Bagnall

Cheadle Hulme War Memorial      - Councillor Mark Hunter

Woodford War Memorial                - Councillor John McGahan

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on area flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton on 0161 474 3207 or email: damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on the Area Flexibility and the Delegated budget.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.